nicotinic

Definition

Relating to or triggered by nicotine, specifically describing the type of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain that nicotine binds to.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'nicotine,' which is named after Jean Nicot, a 16th-century French diplomat who introduced tobacco to France; the suffix '-ic' is added to denote relation to that substance.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify 'nicotinic receptors,' which are the specific sites in the brain where nicotine interacts to influence attention, memory, and mood.

The potential impact of nicotine on a range of disorders and conditions.

Psychology Today

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